Connections of World Approval celebrate after winning the Breeders Cup Mile on November 4, 2017. Skip Dickstein

World Approval wins the Breeders Cup Mile on November 4, 2017. Skip Dickstein

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval wins the 2017 Woodbine Mile Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 14, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 14, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 14, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 13, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 13, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval - Woodbine, September 13, 2017 Michael Burns

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco bypasses the field to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein
Skip Dickstein

Jockey Manuel Franco sits atop World Approval after winning the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Owner Charlotte Weber, second from left looks up in approval.
Skip Dickstein

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco bypasses the field to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Skip Dickstein

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco, left stalks the field on the way to the win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Skip Dickstein

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco bypasses the field to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Skip Dickstein

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco bypasses the field to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Skip Dickstein

World Approval with jockey Manuel Franco bypasses the field to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Skip Dickstein

Jockey Manuel Franco rides World Approval to the finish to win the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Skip Dickstein

Trainer Mark Casse gives his son and assistant trainer Norman Casse a big kiss after their charge World Approval won the 33rd running of The Fourstardave at the Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Skip Dickstein

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, takes command off the final turn en-route to victory in the $300,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016. Ryan Denver/Equi-Photo

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, won the $300,000 United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016. Bill Denver/Equi-Photo

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, won the $300,000 United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016. Second was #8 Money Multiplier and Javier Castellano. Bill Denver/Equi-Photo

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, won the $300,000 United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016. Second was #8 Money Multiplier and Javier Castellano. Paige Kelly/Equi-Photo

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, won the $300,000 United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016.

World Approval, #4 with Florent Geroux riding, won the $300,000 United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 3, 2016. Bill Denver/Equi-Photo

World Approval holds off Money Multiplier to take the Saranac Stakes. Coglianese Photos

World Approval wins the 2015 American Derby. Four Footed Fotos

World Approval wins the 2015 American Derby. Four Footed Fotos

World Approval wins the 2015 American Derby. Four Footed Fotos

World Approval fights off Crittenden to win the American Derby. Four Footed Fotos

In the aftermath of World Approval's defeat in the March 10 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T), trainer Mark Casse said he hasn't seen the same energy from the champion gelding and is debating whether to start him in the Maker's 46 Mile (G1T).

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association recognized their Florida-bred champions for 2017 at their annual Awards Banquet and Gala held at the Circle Square Cultural Center Ballroom in Ocala March 12.

When Om starts in the $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita March 10, trainer Dan Hendricks won't be mad if his charge once again makes a name for himself by taking down a champion.